Frederick Street roundabout now open to the public
Published on 24 June 2025
The Shire of Broome is pleased to announce the completion of the Frederick Street roundabout, a key infrastructure upgrade that is now open to the public and has been delivered on time and to budget.
This new roundabout provides an additional, safe access point to the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre (BRAC), allowing smoother traffic flow to outdoor facilities including the pump track, playing fields, basketball courts, and tennis courts. The project will significantly ease congestion during peak times, improving overall access for local families, sporting clubs, and visitors.
The upgrade responds to the Shire’s recognition of growing participation levels in sport across Broome, with improved infrastructure helping to ensure our facilities meet the needs of the community.
It also marks one of the first key steps toward the future redevelopment of BRAC – a major project currently awaiting state and federal funding. With the completion of these works, the surrounding infrastructure is now better positioned to support the redevelopment once it progresses.
In addition to traffic improvements, the project includes the installation of new shared paths, enhancing connectivity and safety for pedestrians and cyclists. These new links make it easier for people on bicycles or walking, to travel between BRAC and the Boulevard Shopping Centre.
Shire President Chris Mitchell said the completed works are a great outcome for Broome.
“This project improves the everyday experience for people travelling to BRAC, whether they’re driving, walking, or riding,” Cr Mitchell said. “It’s about supporting our community with better infrastructure that’s safe, accessible and future-focused.”
The centre of the roundabout also features a unique and symbolic landscaping design, developed to celebrate Broome’s Japanese heritage.
Inspired by a traditional Zen garden, the design incorporates Bauhinia Purpurea trees that echo the look of cherry blossoms, surrounded by white stone, and native Cyperus conicus ground cover – blending cultural history with sustainable landscaping.
This project also provided an opportunity for the Shire’s apprentice horticulturists to independently design the landscaping – offering valuable hands-on experience and contributing to their professional development within the organisation.
As the project is completed, final works will soon begin at Miller Park, to remove the temporary access road. It will take approximately three weeks to reinstate the footpath and to begin restoring landscaping.
The roundabout project was jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery (RTR) program, the Main Roads Western Australia Road Project Grant, and the Shire of Broome.
The Shire of Broome thanks the community for its patience during the construction phase and is proud to deliver a project that enhances access, improves safety, and supports Broome’s active lifestyle.